Rick Sanchez: I Shouldn't Have Called Jon Stewart A Bigot Or Said Jews Run The Media

"Despite what my tired and mangled words may have implied, they
were never intended to suggest any sort of narrow-mindedness and
should never have been made," the former "Rick's List" host said
in a statement issued through a publicist Wednesday afternoon.

On October 4th, I had a very good conversation with Jon
Stewart, and I had the opportunity to apologize for my inartful
comments from last week. I sincerely extend this apology
to anyone else whom I may have offended.

As Jon was kind enough to note in his show Monday night, I am
very much opposed to hate and intolerance, in any form, and I
have frequently spoken out against prejudice. Despite what my
tired and mangled words may have implied, they were never
intended to suggest any sort of narrow-mindedness and should
never have been made.

In the aftermath of these comments, CNN and I have decided to
part ways. However, I want to go on record to say that I have
nothing but the highest regard for CNN and for my six wonderful
years with them. I appreciate every opportunity that they
have given me, and it has been a wonderful experience working
for them. I have tremendous respect for everyone there, and I
know that they feel the same about me. There are no hard
feelings – just excitement about a new future of opportunities.

I look forward to my next step with great anticipation.
In the meantime, I will continue to promote my book,
Conventional Idiocy, in the hopes of broadening the discussion
to get a better understanding between all Americans, regardless
of race, creed or religion.